Berlin police investigate illegal street race and drug suspicions

An illegal street race in Berlin-Neukölln ended in an accident in the Landwehrkanal early in the morning. Police reported that an 18-year-old driver in a Peugeot, which had been reported stolen, was observed driving unsafely in Lichtenberg before speeding through a red light at the Elsenstraße/Puschkinstraße intersection.

The vehicle eventually crashed through a railing at the Elsenstraße/Kiehlufer junction, landing in the canal and causing significant property damage. Two occupants were rescued from the water. Following investigations and witness statements, authorities believe the driver was under the influence of intoxicants and did not possess a driver's license.

During a search of a 21-year-old passenger, police seized several containers suspected of containing narcotics. Additionally, drug trafficking promotional materials were found inside the vehicle. Police are now investigating suspected illegal drug trafficking. Both men were taken to a hospital for medical treatment.